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Update: we are now out of free Palestinian soap
Fund unity and peace
In a world that feels more divided every day, Christmas is the perfect time to start a monthly gift to Oxfam. In the run up to Christmas 2024, we offered a bar of free Palestinian soap to people who started a monthly gift. While we are now out of free soap, you can still help fund the people and projects building a fairer, more peaceful world.
Nothing good comes from division and war
Munadhel is holding a dove. He belongs to a marginalised group in Yemen. He works to support his family whilst continuing with his undergraduate degree. Oxfam's supported him with skills, work and funding. Credit: Ahmed Albasha for Gabreez / Oxfam
Keeping peace alive in Yemen
Munadhel lives in Yemen. He's been subject to racial discrimination his whole life. And the war has meant taking on a lot more responsibility at a much younger age.
But Munadhel's determination has driven success. Using money and training received from Oxfam, he finished his studies, bought a laptop, funded his siblings' education and bought a motorbike to help him in his food distribution business within his community.
Munadhel studies accounting at University. With a stipend from Oxfam, he bought a laptop: "I bought a computer for work, for myself and my future university studies." Credit: Ahmed Albasha for Gabreez / Oxfam
Looking to the future
He's now focusing on his bachelor's degree before doing a Master's and PhD. Because when you invest in peace, you invest in people's futures.
Munadhel is pictured here holding his baby brother. With skills, training and a stipend from Oxfam, he's been able to provide for his family and bring some more stability. Credit: Ahmed Albasha for Gabreez / Oxfam
I aim to hold a high position, despite all the challenges we faced, despite all the obstacles that were in our way...”
Munadhel, Yemen